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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

The report (penitentiary inyesti-
eating Committee,) seems to knock
the props from under the last
biennial lie in regard to our State
institutions, and the Republicans
find the attempt to procure political
capital out of the investigation a
miserable failure Statesman.
We notice that the Statesman pub.
fishes none Of the testimony taken
by the investigating committees of
the Penitentiary or Insane Asylum.
We notice further that not Repub.
lican paper says one word in a
political connection in the matter of
investigation, but that all the Demo
cratic papers are excited by political
fear OF what is to come. We pro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
The Prohibitionists of Rhode Is.
land held a state convention, aud
nominated Thos. Fl. Peabody for
governor.

The General Appropriation bill
was introduced. Following are the
most interesting items: The total
appropriation for 1887 amount to
S481, 900; for 1888, S356,OOO. For
the Penitentiary, s10,964; criminal
charges, $4,000; Insane Asylum,
S114, $50, lunatics IN the Jail, $780,
900; Normal schools, $4,000; Uni
versity, $4,000; Deaf, Dumb and
Blind Asylum, s32, 900; repairs, etc.,
to Capital, s26,217 So; public print
ing, $4,000; stationary, $4,000 /;
deficiency on stationary account
1886, $4,000 gas at Capital, 81, 900 !;
water each year, $500; debt to the
school fund, $1,000; interest on
same, $1,000; fees in railroad
litigation, S4,1O0.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

MIsCONSTRUED.-In arecent article
In The HERALD we tried to show how
easy it is for influential and self-inter
ested friends to have persons confined
in asylums of the insane, for pur
pose, and drew a distinction between
private asylums and public institu
tions as affording certain advan
tages for the carrying ou1
of these purposes, with money a.
an object. AS an instance comine
readiest to memory we named 1t IL
connection with Mt. Hope" no
with the least belief or intention O
representing that the managers of tina
institution would knowingly be .
party to the deprivation of any per
sons liberty; on the contrary, it en-
joys the most humane and charitabl,
reputation, which we would be tn.
last to question even by passins
misconstruction. The report of VIM
III. Stokes, M. D., for 1886, shows tn,
great work being accomplished at Mt
Hope Rereat:-
On the LIST of January, 1886, there
remained in the Institution, four hun
dred and eighty-three patients,-twt
hundred and sixteen males, and tWt
hundred and sixty-seven females
During the year ending January Jst
1887, two hundred and twenty-five
have been admitted, one hundred ano
thirteen males, and one hundred anC
twelve females, making a total O
seven hundred and eight, three hun
dred and thirty-thrce males, and three
hundred and seventy-five females
who havereceived curative treatment
or custodial care during the year thai
has elapsed. The whole number oil
patients discharged was two hundred
and twenty-four, one hundred and
thirty-two males and ninety-tw0 fe.
males. There consequently remained
in the Institution on the LIST Of Janu.
ary, 1887, four hundred and eighty
four, two hundred and fifteen males
and two hundred and sixty-nine fe.
males. OF the cases discharged, one
hundred and eighteen were regarded
as cured, seventy-six males and forty
two females; thirty-two as much inn.
proved, sixteen males and sixteen fe'
males; eleven as Improved, eight
males and three females; six as tsa
Improved, six males deaths fifty-sev.
en-, twenty-six males and thirty-one
females.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE.

COMMISSIONER s OFFICE,
MARTNsBURG, FEB. is, 1887.
To VIM. R. Hodgson, Jacob NJ. French
Ellis Ellis, and all others, the credi.
tors of the estate of James l.. Gaff,
deceased, who will come in and con-
tribute to the expenses of this suit,
plaintiffs, VS..
Mahala E. Gaff in her own right and as
administrative of James l.. Calf, de-.
ceased Catharine E. Bowen, nee
Calf, and Hiram Bowen, her hus-
band Laura E. Gaff and VIM. L.
Gaff, defendants
You are hereby notified that on the 22d
day of March, 1887, 1 will proceed to
state and settle at my Office, the ac-
counts of Mahala E. Gaff. as admin
istratrix of James l.. Calf, decd, re-
quired to be taken by the decree of
Berkeley Circuit Court, rendered on
the Cd day of February, 1887, in a
suit in chancery, depending in said
Court, in which you are parties,
plaintiffs and defendants, at which
time and place you are required to
attend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner
in Chancery of the said Court, the
day and year first aforesaid.
At j. T. PICKING, Com'r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

test again that the humane and
careful management of public insti-
tutions is paid for by the State, and
the State is in duty bound to see
that abuses are prevented and
abolished. 1t is not a matter OF
party but of humanity. Political
tools of both parties get the posi-
tions of pay in public institutions
for party services, and the news
records of late years show that
various public asylums and peniten-
tiaries have suffered terrible mis-
management under both parties.
Inscriptions and inhuman men, IN
their greed for gain, regard such
public trusts as insane people, con-
victs or orphans, as no better than
cattle, and make the most out OF
these trusts. The Moundsville in
vestigation has resulted in rescuing
the convicts from the base contrac-
tors tolls and from the inventions
of human butchery. 1t has shown
the dishonesty of the Board of
Directors, and is a warning to future
managers of all parties, that the
people will hold their servants to
account. The same with the Insane
Asylum. Please publish the full
official reports and let the people be
Judges.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

Heretofore the party in power in
in this State, pretty much from the
executive down to County officers
denied the Republicans any repre-
Sentation on the State Boards OF
Benevolent OF Educational institu.
tions. The Committee investiga.
ting the Insane Asylum recon-
mend the appointment of mixed
Board of Directors. Every party
should be fair enough to recognize
the minority by representation, but
few are. The fact that both the
Investigating Committees made
unanimous reports free them from
political imputation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
There we're destructive shocks of

There were destructive shocks of
earthquake along the northern
shore of the Mediterranean, this
week. At Nice, Genoa, Savona,
Toulon, and the whole country of
the Italian Riviera, damage was
done to property and the people
became almost crazed with fear
and alarm. Some of the smaller
country towns were almost entirely
destroyed; hundreds of people were
killed and injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

The Camden organs excuse Mr..
Whitaker's vote, (the Republican
from Ohio Co., on the ground that
he has " this worlds goods in abun.
Dance" aud is therefore " not open
to suspicion" Look around at your
embezzlers, defaulters, forgers, and
your corrupt men in politics. Have
they not all in abundance and still
want more. The State Journal
rightly says -" Isn't it fact that
rich men are very apt to have a
weakness for one of their own
kind ~ The experience of every
day life is sufficient proof. Are men
beyond suspicion and above criti-
cism simply because they are rich :?
Christ hadn't anything to do with
politics, but he was we'll acquainted
with the things done in the dry
wood and in the green, and his
criticisms and censures upon the
poor were mild and fatherly, while
those upon the rich and naughty
were severe and rebuking.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
Good Results in Every Case.

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes. that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs: had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being Undue.
ed to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, did SO and was entirely
cured by use of few bottles. Since
which time he has used it in his family
for all Coughs and Colds with best
results. This is the experience of thous-
ands whose lives have been saved by
this wonderful Discovery. Trial Bottles
free at E. G. Williams, Jr., & Bro. q
Drug Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
An End to Bone Scrapinu.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, ILL.,,
says Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty
to let suffering humanity know it. Have
had running sore on my leg for eight
years my doctors told me would have
to have the bone scraped or leg ampu.
tated. used, instead, three bottles OF
Electric Bitters and seven boxes Buck.
lens Arnica Salve, and my leg is now
sound and well.n Electric Bitters are
sold at fifty cents bottle, and Bucklen Z
Arnica Salve at Csc. per box by E. C.
Williams, Jr.. & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

Colonel Robertson, Republican,
tried to take the chair of the presid.
ing officer of the Indiana State Sen.
ate, stating that he had been elected
lieutenant governor. He was or.
dered from the floor of the chamber.
and in the excitement that followed
several senators freely used their
fists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS !

To the Creditors of Thomas C. Harper,
deceased.
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit
Court of the County of Berkeley,
made in a cause therein pending, to
subject the real estate of the said
Thomas G. Harper to the payment
of his debts, you are required to pre-
sent your claims against the estate of
the said T. G. Harper, for adjudication
to John T. Picking, Commissioner
at his Office In the said county, on or
before the 28th day of March, 1887.
Witness, s. H. Martin, Clerk Of said
Court, this 10th day of February 1887.
6tl 8. H. MARTIN, Clerk
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

"A severe cold, ending in hard, dry
cough, caused me to pass many sleepless
nights, coughing until it seemed as
though my head would burst. told my
friends that must die. / was advised
to try DR.. Seth Arnold's Cough KILLER.
First dose was great surprise slept all
night in peace. 1t cured me right up.
Persuaded my friends to try it and it has
cured every case. Marshall H. Moody,
South Hadley, Mass. For sale by all
druggists. Price 25c. SOC. and $1.00 per
bottle.
Dr. Seth Arnold's Sugar Coated Bill
ous Pills unequalled for costiveness,
jaundice and liver troubles. Csc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
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ST.. PAUL, MINI, February 81 Col;

ST. PAUL, MINI, February 81 COL
j. FL. Wood, of this city, has receiver
the bodies of five persons, man,
woman and three children, taken
from a cave 10 the Bad Lands oil la
kota by a miner. The bodies are
simply dried up, are not petrlheu'
and are in a remarkable state OF pre-.
servation. Scientific men who nave
seen them say they belong to racs acc
which existed two thousand yeais
ago. The witbefed family WIZ NC
sent to the Smithsonian Institute.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

Senator ingalls, has been nomina.
ted by the Republican caucus, and
Senator Harris will be nominated by
the Democrats, for presiding officer
OF the Senate, to succeed Senator
Sherman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.


The Firemen had a grand time at
Chambersburg. They were well en-
tertained there, and made creditable
appearance. They with the City Band
were highly complimented in being
put at the head of the procession,
Mayor Lambert and Marshal Dieffen-
derfer being seated upon white horses.
Those who went from here speak
very appreciatingly ofthe kindness OF
the Chambersburg people. and were
pleased with the place.
OFF TO KANsAs.-Quite large ex-
cursion, gotten up under the auspices
of Mr.. M. l.. Payne left here over the
the B. & 0. r. r. on Tuesday last for
Wichita, Kansas, and other points in
the West, on sort of prospecting
tour. The party consisted of Mr.. M.
L. Payne, r. l.. Payne, VIM. Win
piegler, Arthur Ridgway, Ohio Sci
bert, Gilbert Davis, James Ashton,
Henry Stewart, James Slonaker,
Spencer Slonaker, Henry Whitaker,
VIM. Stanley, Smith Dehaven, Cla-
rerce Morgan, Frank Linton, Davis
Cline, r. B. Wright, George Voorhees,
and wife, David Chapman, Elisha
Kerns, Harvey Wageley, John Ba-
gent, Jacob Snapp, VIM. Burke, Chas.
Chapman, Aaron Dehaven, John
Hoffman and Henry Hoffman. We
hope they may have a pleasant time,
but we predict that the first blizzard
will blow most of them back to old
Observation-Disclosures.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE /!
CoMSussIoNER's OFFTcE,
MARTINsBURG, Feb.y is, 1887.
ENocH G. HEDGES, .Plaintiff.

VS..
Theresa A. Mussetter, (nee Boggs,l in
her own right and as executrix of
Thomas G. Harper, decd VIM. 7,
Stewart, administrator of John Stew
art, decd, Israel Wood, and John
Coffinberger, defendants
You are hereby notified that l have
fixed upon the 2Sth day of March,
1887, to state and settle the accounts
of Theresa A. Mussetter as execu-
trix of Thomas G. Harper, decd
and also to audit the debts against
the estate of the said Thomas c. Har.
per, together with their priorities
and several amounts, and ascertain
the real estate of which he died
seized. and the fee simple and rental
value of same required to be taken
by the decree of Berkeley Circuit
Court, rendered on the 26 day
of January, 1887, in suit depending
in said Court, in which you are par.
ties, plaintiff and defendants at
which time and place you are requir-
ed to attend. Given under my hand.
as Commissioner in chancery of the
said Court, the day and year first
aforesaid. j. 7. PICKING, Com'r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
FI6UcIARY NOTICE.

A list of the Fiduciaries whose &C.
counts are before the undersigned Com
missioner of Accounts of the County
Court of Berkeley County for settle-
ment Name of fiduciary, Thomas II.
Byers nature of accounts, Executorial +;
name of the Decedent or of the person
for whom the Fiduciary is Guardian,
Curator or Committee, or under whose
Deed or other instrument of Trust he
is acting, Maria Byers, widow of New
land Byers, decd.
Given under my hand as Commits
missioner of said Court, at my Office
at the Courthouse of said County, the
23d day of February, 1887.
j. T. PICKING, Com'r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

John Wagner, a teamster OF
Wheeling, while driving his team OF
two fine horses into the river for
the purpose of washing them off,
last week, was drowned with the
horses.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

There is an impression that either
Senators Hoar or ingalls, will sue.
coed Senator Sherman as president
of the Senate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

The Senate refused to adjourn ~
honor of George WashiDgton's DIV"
day by vote of to AZ.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26

THE HERALD has the largest bona
mde circulation of amy paper published
iA the eastern end OF this state, and n
town ciFcultion equal to that OF the
either two papers combined. Printed
lists always open 90 she public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-02-26
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HAY FOR SALE,

The undersigned has
TEN TONS OF GOOD TIMOTHY HAY
which will be sold right. Apply to
MRS. NJ. E. KITCHEN,
one and half miles south of Shanghai
P. o., Berkeley Co., W. Va.
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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-06-23
PACKING FOR MARKET.
The Importance of shipping Produce ir


The Importance of shipping Produce In
NeDt Packages.
Those who grow produce for market
do not need to be told of the impor.
lance of neat and proper packing to
secure ready sales and the best prices.
The farmer sometimes has a crop, such
as an unexpected crop of early apples,
that he would gladly turn into money,
but he is not provided with baskets for
packing his fruit, and if sent in bar
rels the fruit would arrive in bad or
der and bring low prices. 70 such
the bushel crate comes as ready re-
source. A bushel crate is easily made,
and forms a neat and handy package
for nearly all kinds of produce. To
quired three pieces, each eight by
fourteen inches, for the ends and CEN
ter piece; the strips or laths for
the sides are two feet long.
The width of these de-
ponds upon the article to be packed.
Sixteen strips are commonly used, with
spaces between for ventilation. Often
the corners of the end and middle
pieces are cut off; this make the crate
oetagonal in shape, which is an advan-
tage, as it allows of better ventilation
when the crates are stacked together.
In building the crate the two strips at
the top are not nailed down, to allow
an opening through which to fill it.
In packing in crates. as in barrels.
they are to be shaken to settle the con-
tents, which should project slightly ut
the top to require. some pressure 10
bring down the last Stats which serve
as cover, into place. Vegetables and
fruits should always be packed with
pressure, otherwise they become
bruised and injured generally in
transit. American Agriculturist.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-06-23
THE SLEEPY DISEASE.
A Singular Amlction Prevailing Among
Africa's Vegetable Eaters.


An interesting description of the "sleepy
disease" peculiar to Africa, is given in
the journal Of an African Cruiser" The
persons attacked by this singular malady
are those who take little exercise, and
live principally on vegetables, particular
ly cassadl and rice. Some observer as
eribe 1T to cassada, which is supposed to
be strongly narcotic. Not improbably the
climate has much influence, the disease
being most prevalent in low and marshy
situations. Irresistible drowsiness con!
tinually weighs down the patient, who can
be kept awake only for the few moments
needful to take little food. When this
lethargy has lasted three or four months,
death comes--with a tread that the pa
tient can not hear-and makes the slum.
Der but little more sound.
found the aspect of Queen Maumee's
beautiful granddaughter inconceivably
affecting. 1t was strange to see her SO
quiet, in sleep from which it might be
supposed she would awake full of life,
and yet to know that this was no refresh
ing slum Der, but a spell in which she was
fading away from ths eyes that loved her.
This young girl was but fourteen years Of
age. With soma diffi ;ulty she was
aroused, and awoke with frightened
cry-a strange and broken murm ur-as
f she were looking dimly out of her
sleep, and knew not whether our figures
were real, or only the fantasies of q
dream. Her eyes were wild and CLASSY,
and she seemed to be in pain. While
awake, there was a nervous twitchin g
about her mouth and in her fingers; but
being again extended on the mat, and left
to herself, these symptoms of disquietude
passed away, and she almost immedi-
ately sank again into the deep and heavy
sleep in which we found her. This poor,
doomed girl hal been suffering-no, not
suffering, for except when forcibly
aroused, there appears to be no uneasi-
ness,-but she had been lingering two
months under this sleepy disease.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-06-23
SIGHTS IN FLORIDA.
Rsw d Generous Young Mau Rsga1sd Him.
boif and HIs BIushing Bride.

hsw d Generous Young Mau Rsga1ed Hims
self and HE Blushing Bride.
While travelling In Central Florida few
lays since or train halted at q small
sountry station, writes q Hartford Thnes
correspondent Among the passengers
that came into the car in which we were
seated was an awkward, ovsr-grown
young man, who seemed to have too many
hands, feet and elbows TO dispose of, aud
which were ever In his way. Accom-
panying him was q young woman, evil
asntly his sweetheart, who was attired in
q bright scarlet dress. She wore q blue
velvet bonnet covered with long black
srape veil She was probably in half
mourning for some relative. Soon after
being seated the enterprlsing fruit-vender
came through the car. The young man
from the rural district fumbled in his
pockets and produced q small home
purse Ia little bag made Of mattress-cloth,
striped blue and white, gathered with q
string ct the topJ, from the contents Of
which he purchased one banana and a
few peanuts. Feeling the banana, he first
bit on q piece himself, chewing it with
evident satisfaction, and then held it to
the mouth Of his sweetheart, who also
took bite.
He then helped himself, as before, to an.
other bite, and they thus alternately re-
duced its size until the whole was eaten,
after which they RECALLED themselves with
peanuts until reaching their destined sta
ton, when he took her hand and led her
of the car.
1t is not uncommon TO see teams COM
ing in from the country on market days
consisting Of single steer or cow at
tsched to small homemade cart of two
wheels, the driver generally negro boy
or woman. The steed is usually of stunt
ed growth; and very thin in flesh. 1t is
gtided By bits, which are of home con.
struction, made according to the native
ingenuity Of the owner, and to which
ropes for reins are attached, though not
unfrequeutly the ropes are tied to the
horns, and the driver pulls on the right
or left horn to turn the head Of the ami
NAL in the desired direction.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-06-23

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